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Corporate News
Nod for RGT-3 anchors PetGas growth outlook
PETRONAS Gas Bhd (PetGas)'s third regasification terminal (RGT-3) in Lumut, Perak, will further enhance its earnings visibility with a new recurring income stream.
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Banking
Banks enhance digital shields against fraud
As financial fraud and online scams become increasingly sophisticated, Vietnamese banks are tightening transaction controls and deploying digital tools to detect risks earlier and better protect customers.
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Insight
Tesla’s Semi getting overtaken by China Inc
Electric trucking is about to have its BYD Co moment.
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Corporate News
Higher cost pressures to weigh on F&N in 2H26
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) can expect a softer second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) compared to 1H26 due to rising cost pressures and higher-than-expected startup losses at its Cambodian dairy plant and and integrated dairy farm F&N AgriValley (FNAV).
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Economy
Gig economy, online platforms teaming up to reshape work
The country's youth are rewriting the rules of work – turning hobbies, side gigs and digital platforms into viable careers, and in the process are reshaping the labour market from the ground up.
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Corporate News
Data centre demand fuels momentum for EI Power’s upcoming IPO
EI Power Bhd (EIP) is set to be known as the power behind data centres (DCs), having successfully established a strong foothold within the segment in Johor.
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Corporate News
Sunway Healthcare poised for profit growth
Kenanga Research has initiated coverage on Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SHH) with a "market perform" call, citing strong growth prospects but noting its valuations appear stretched relative to peers.
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Markets
Cautious stance seen for equity market on uncertainty
The nation's equity market is expected to remain on a cautiously constructive path through the remaining part of 2026, as investors weigh supportive domestic fundamentals against continued rising geopolitical risks and political uncertainties.
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Economy
Cost pressures weigh on manufacturing outlook
The stock-building momentum among domestic manufacturers may not last, as business sentiment wanes due to the Middle East conflict prolonging the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Commodities
Persisting supply risks buoy industrial inputs
RHB Research remains "overweight" on the basic materials sector amid the current geopolitical risks and market volatility.
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Commodities
Mixed results ahead for plantation sector in 1Q26
Plantation companies are expected to post weaker upstream performance, but show improvement in the downstream segment for the upcoming first quarter of 2026 (1Q26) results season, which kicks off tomorrow.
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Corporate News
Supply squeeze boon for Press Metal
Further upside could still be on the cards for Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd despite its strong year-to-date (y-t-d) rally, underpinned by tightening global aluminium supply and rising prices.
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Economy
Oil producers poised to benefit from UAE exit
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) exit from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries marks a major fracture in the global energy landscape, removing around 12% of the group's production capacity from coordinated control.
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Corporate News
Higher earnings likely for IHH Healthcare in 2H26
Phillip Capital Research is upbeat on the outlook of IHH Healthcare Bhd, which is supported by strong demand for elective surgeries, expectations of stronger inpatient volumes in the second half of the year (2H26) and ongoing digitalisation initiatives enhancing operational efficiency.
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Corporate News
Hartalega profit jumps in FY26
Hartalega Holdings Bhd's net profit jumped by over 38% in the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), even as it was hit by cheaper glove prices and a stronger ringgit.
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Corporate News
Suria Capital lands Sabah power project
Sabah government-linked Suria Capital Holdings Bhd and consortium partner have secured the Energy Commission of Sabah's approval to develop a 100MW gas peaking plant in Kimanis.
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Corporate News
Ann Joo wins RM37mil BESS project
Ann Joo Resources Bhd has secured a contract from Universal Peak Sdn Bhd to design, engineer, procure, construct and commission a 100 megawatts/400 megawatt-hours Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, worth RM37.40mil.
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Corporate News
SkyeChip eyes growth ahead of debut
En route to its stock market debut, SkyeChip Bhd is positioned for robust growth, leveraging its silicon intellectual property (IP) portfolio to tap into the expanding semiconductor market.
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Economy
Matrade in Netherlands’ CBI tie-up to bolster exports
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) has partnered with Netherlands' Enterprise Agency's centre for promotion of imports from developing countries (CBI) to boost the export capabilities of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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Corporate News
Bina Puri buys Sarawak water company
Bina Puri Holdings Bhd is taking full control of a Sarawak-based water treatment engineering firm in a cash deal of RM100,000 upfront, plus potential payments tied to the acquiree's future profit.
